Variety Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 Cup butter

1/2 Cup lard

1 Cup white ,sugar

1 Cup brown sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon soda

1 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 Cup sifted flour

3 Cup quick oats

Mix the ingredients in order. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet or roll in balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes about 6 doz.  cookies. For a variety you may add either 1 cup pecans, 1 package. chocolate chips or 1cup raisins